Irish Festivals
& Competitions
London
An annual celebration of London's Irish Community, Irish tradition and heritage that takes place in central London and is supported by the Mayor of London. Takes place on the Sunday before St. Patrick's day and runs from 11am to 6pm.
Irish Film Festival London, one of the largest festivals of Irish film in the world, is delivered by Irish Film London, a not-for-profit organisation. The festival presents the latest and greatest of Irish Film, TV & Animation to a London audience.
An annual celebration of Irish traditional music, dance and song that takes place across a number of venues in London. .Takes place in October.
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The GAA ABC (All Britain Competion), is an annual festival of Gaelic Games for clubs and schools in Britain. Catering fo players from U7 to U17 the action is scheduled for Tír Chonaill Gaels in Greenford and McGovern Park, Ruislip.
The Fiddler of London competition was founded by Eilish Byrne-Whelehan as a tribute to the late Justin Whelehan. The 'Fiddler of London' is a prestigious title awarded to an outstanding musician.
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The London Rose competition is is held annually at the prestigious London Rose Ball at the Clayton Crown Hotel, Cricklewood, London. The winning rose will then go on to represent London at the Rose of Tralee International Festival in August.
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